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Monday, January 14, 2013

Crystal Jewelry Inspiration Bloghop

It's real! After almost 18 months of anticipation, the book by the CREATE YOUR STYLE with Swarovski Elements, Crystal Jewelry Inspiration, is here!!!

Crystal Jewelry Inspiration from the CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors
features projects from 30 of these talented designers from North
America. The CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassadors approach crystals from every
conceivable angle in projects as diverse as the SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
they’ve used. Wide-ranging techniques, from modern bead stitching and
elegant stringing to intricate wire crochet, help beaders polish their
favorite skills plus learn something new. Styles range from vintage to
funky to show-stopping glam, all sporting the sparkle that only crystals
can provide. Jewelry makers will get first-hand information, expertise,
and instruction from the most enthusiastic and passionate crystal
jewelry designers working today. The gallery will inspire you with
projects from Ambassadors around the world.

It was a great experience working with Kalmbach Publishing's Karin Van Voorhees and Swarovski North America's Nicole Harper. They were so encouraging of my project decisions and colour choices.

I am so honoured to be a CREATE YOUR STYLE with Swarovski Elements - to be a part of a group of phenomenal designers and teachers in the DIY market who share my love of teaching and Swarovski crystals.

When thinking about what I should submit for the book, I wanted to choose something that is readily identifiable as "me". When I think of Debra Saucier - Crystal Clay instantly comes to mind. When I think of Kristal Wick, I think of her fabulous fabric beads. Both of these products and techniques are in the book! I decided to go with Sparkle Sprockets, which I created as a demo on the 2011 Swarovski Cruise. They were a big hit! This little component can be used in so many different ways. See the gallery of pictures on this blog for examples of Sparkle Sprockets in action!

Please participate in the bloghop organized by Kalmbach and you could win a prize!!!

I am currently arranging a book tour and firming up arrangements.
Stay tuned for details. I highly recommend you contact your local bead
store to see if they carry the book. If they don't, you can purchase it
directly from the publisher at http://www.kalmbachstore.com/67019.html

Please check out the blogs of my fellow Ambassadors - they may be having giveaways as well!

For sure the most anticipated book of 2013. If I ever go to any bead fair this year, definetly bringing the book for a least a signature. And maybe a workshop or so... :DGreat job Stephanie, you surely deserved it amongst many other Ambassadors with great talent.

wow, so beautiful jewellery, I think you like buying beautiful jewellery very much, of course,I like it too, So i open a jewellery online store recently, If you are interested in it, You can load to www.vicky-jewellery.com to visit it. Thanks

Omg, I am so excited that this book is out. I can't wait to see what all on these wonderful jewelry designers have came up with for the projects in the book. I read the list of designers who designed for the book and it is fabulous. A lot of top designers. I know of some of the designers, so now I get to see more of the designer I haven't seen yet. I'm always looking for inspiration for new ideas and this book is going to be just amazing. Even if I don't win the book, I'm definitely going to buy it. But, I sure would love to win it, that way I have more money to buy beads for the projects in the book. Thank you so much for giving everyone a chance to win this fabulous book. Yours Truly, Melly.

Thanks for entering this contest and joining the bloghop. I am thrilled to be a CREATE YOUR STYLE Ambassador and a part of this book. I have forwarded your names to Kalmbach and they will be drawing a name (or maybe a few) from all the commenters on the Ambassadors' blogs. Best of luck to you all.

Many wear designer outfits are being worn with heavy embroidery and colored embellishments stitched onto the materials. Bridal jewelry sets are worn to match each outfit. Brides look resplendent in their Indian bridal wear though all the pet houses jewelry worn is not necessarily pure gold.

Those with a passion for all creatures great and small may well appreciate an animal pendant as a gift, to remind them of their favorite mammal. Kitty cats and dolphins tend to be popular choices and make great bracelets for girls presents for kids, young and old.i like it.